Mr. Big (Mr. Big album)
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Several of the songs from the album became live staples of the band, and have since been included in various live albums. The group followed up the album with Lean Into It in 1991.
The song "30 Days in the Hole" was originally recorded by British rock band Humble Pie on the 1972 album Smokin'. Bassist Billy Sheehan revealed on an interview on Nikki Sixx's radio show "Sixx Sense" that "Wind Me Up" is based on "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison played backwards.
Critical reception
Template:Music ratings The Chicago Tribune opined that "the lyrics are strictly by-the-numbers, but the playing is hard, flashy and tuneful, combining Bad Company's bluesiness with Def Leppard's melodic metal."[3]
Track listing
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Personnel
Mr. Big
- Eric Martin – lead vocals
- Paul Gilbert – guitar, vocals
- Billy Sheehan – bass guitar, vocals
- Pat Torpey – drums, vocals
Production
- Kevin Elson - producer, engineer, mixing
- Tom Size, Wally Buck - additional engineers
- Bob Ludwig - mastering at Masterdisk, New York
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] | 122 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[5] | 22 |
Certifications
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References
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